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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.78, 270.99 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.78, 270.99 and 72.50 is: 108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.78 : 270.99 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.78/270.99 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.78x = 270.99 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.78x = 19,646.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,646.78/180.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.68

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